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Puneet Singh Banga

Lead - Operational Excellence (Network Management)
Gurgaon

Summary

Dedicated automobile industry professional with 15 years of diverse experience across categories, geographies and global brands.

Experienced in setting, monitoring and managing strategic and tactical business plans focused on enabling sustained growth, improving operations and maximizing profits. Big-picture thinker with a good eye for overhauling processes and program operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead - Operational Excellence (Network Management)

Hero MotoCorp (Harley-Davidson Business Unit)
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in operations, leading to enhanced efficiency levels.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for ongoing process optimization and better performance metrics.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for consistent results across the network
  • Developing GTM strategy for the Preowned Motorcycle Program
  • Developing a Manpower Capability Development program
  • Dealership profitability analysis and intervention program
  • Leading cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to align objectives, streamline efforts, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
  • Evaluated new technologies or tools for potential integration into existing processes, assessing their benefits against any associated risks.
  • Reduced costs through diligent analysis of financial data and implementation of cost-saving measures.

Divisional Manager

Bajaj Auto (Probiking BU)
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managing North Zone for 3 brands namely, Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna
  • Network strength of 125 Dealerships, 8 states, 7 team members
  • Set the foundation of the new 400 cc product in network strategy with hub and spoke model across the country and implementation in North with appointment of 24 touch points

Head - Sales & Dealer Development

Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2023

New Motorcycle Business: Responsible for overall PAN India Sales

  • CAGR OF 5% in the post covid era
  • Market Share increased to 34% from 21%
  • Ageing Stock > 180 days at < 5% through network

Preowned Motorcycle Business: Set up the pre-owned motorcycle business and help execute goals listed under the Total Care portfolio

  • Developed a dedicated website operated and managed locally Achieved 10% penetration over FY22, 16% in FY23
  • Contributed 35 lacs to the overall profitability amongst dealerships for FY22, 46 lacs in FY23
  • The Preowned project also help improve the BHI consistently and improved the referral business to 30% of Sales and cascading effect towards clothing and accessories

Network Development: Work towards identification of potential markets, shortlisting of suitable parties, processing applications and executions of projects

  • NEW: 2 | REPLACEMENTS: 5 |RELOCATIONS: 4

Business and Sales Planning: Amalgamation of OEM and Dealership business goals.

  • Achieved a stock correction of 30% while sales growth of 24% over FY22
  • Highest portfolio of BSVI products post covid led to tremendous growth of market share and volumes

CSI Management: Align the trade to the evolving needs as per the global processes

  • Globally ranked 1st for 3 years running in terms of CSI
    Highest NPS score of 94.5
  • 33% referral business generated

Manpower Training & Development To recruit, train, and retain Manpower at Dealership

  • Globally ranked 2rd in terms of training penetration for FY22

National Community Development: Organize Triumph Riding Events and Experiences

  • Have single handedly established all national properties currently in operation developing CFTs and aligning multiple functions
  • Triumph Adventure Trails | Triumph Track Days | Roads Less
    Traveled

Business Manager

Honda Cars India
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for achievement of model-wise retail targets
  • Customer Satisfaction: Achievement in terms of SSI score card
  • Awarded for Best CSI twice in Quarterly Business Meets
  • Allied Businesses: Achieving targets against retail penetration for:
    o Auto Terrace – Resale/Exchange Business
    o Corporate penetration
    o Honda Assure – Insurance Business
    o Extended Warranty
    o RSA – Road Side Assurance
    o Accessories
  • Achievement of Business Enablers
    o Manpower adequacy with training accreditations
    o Test Drive Ratio

o Finance penetration


Area Sales Manager

Royal Enfield
11.2010 - 03.2013

Territories Handled

a. Pune (Rest of Maharashtra): August 2013 to April 2014
b. Gujarat: January 2012 to August 2013
c. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh: October’11 to January’12
d. Madhya Pradesh: November’10 to October’11

  • Responsible for total motorcycle and accessories business
  • Formulation and execution of strategies towards business development and brand management
  • Upgrading of existing network, appointment of new dealers & other business partners to improve market penetration and to establish the brand
  • Co-ordination with financiers for competitive finance schemes for customers
  • Closely monitoring on working capital of business partners & tie up with financiers for inventory funding
  • Responsible for imparting sales training regarding new product launches and general staff development

Achievements

  • Network correction plan initiated and executed in Madhya Pradesh with closing of 3 dealerships and appointment of 3, and in Gujarat by appointment of 8 new dealerships. In Maharashtra appointment of 2 new dealerships.
  • Increased sales by 23% over FY13 in Maharashtra
  • Increased Sales in Gujarat by 110% and in M.P. by 20%
  • State of Gujarat won the “Keep Riding” award given by Royal Enfield, for conducting rides across the state

Marketing Assistant

ABS Consulting
07.2009 - 11.2010
  • Tracked marketing efforts to monitor results in real-time.
  • Generated leads through phone calls, emails and face-to-face interactions.
  • Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Organized a National Conference on Security Vulnerability Analysis
  • Development of Marketing Tools for the new product - Energy Audits

Education

MBA - Marketing & Operations

ICFAI Business School
Hyderabad, India
03.2007 - 07.2009

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Punjab Technical University
Jallandhar, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bishop Cotton School
Shimla, India
03.2001 - 06.2002

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Workflow Optimization

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Staff training/development

Inventory Control

Inventory Tracking and Management

Training Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Outdoor sports: Cricket, Golf

Motorcycles

Cooking

Photography

Timeline

Lead - Operational Excellence (Network Management)

Hero MotoCorp (Harley-Davidson Business Unit)
03.2024 - Current

Divisional Manager

Bajaj Auto (Probiking BU)
04.2023 - 01.2024

Head - Sales & Dealer Development

Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 03.2023

Business Manager

Honda Cars India
04.2014 - 03.2015

Area Sales Manager

Royal Enfield
11.2010 - 03.2013

Marketing Assistant

ABS Consulting
07.2009 - 11.2010

MBA - Marketing & Operations

ICFAI Business School
03.2007 - 07.2009

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Punjab Technical University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bishop Cotton School
03.2001 - 06.2002
Puneet Singh BangaLead - Operational Excellence (Network Management)